The Impact of Trump's Domestic Crises on the Arab Region Amid Electoral Escalation
August 18, 2025109 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes

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In the midst of the political storm shaking the United States, existential questions arise about the implications of President Trump's internal crisis on the Middle East. With the escalation of legal battles over a third term candidacy and increasing protests, American policy towards the region may witness a slowdown in strategic decision-making, greater delegation to regional alliances, and a decline in interest in issues such as Yemen and Syria.
The scenario of compensatory escalation to gain support through accelerating security deals with allies and increasing pressure on Iran, as well as rising blind support for Israel as an "electoral card":
While America witnesses the undermining of democracy, the Arab region finds itself with an opportunity to liberate itself from American hegemony.
The American crisis may open doors for regional transformation, but it carries the risks of security breakdown. Regional powers are called upon today more than ever to formulate an alternative security system before they are surprised by the internal storms of Washington with a new geopolitical reality.